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NDC Package 0009-0031-01 Cortef

Hydrocortisone Tablet Oral - View Billable Units, 11-Digit Format, RxNorm

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Package Information

Find all the important details about this NDC Package code, including the 11-Digit NDC Billing number, billing units, wholesale price, RxNorm crosswalk, active ingredients, pharmacologic clasess, etc.

NDC Package Code:
0009-0031-01
Package Description:
100 TABLET in 1 BOTTLE
Product Code:
0009-0031
Proprietary Name:
Cortef
Non-Proprietary Name:
Hydrocortisone
Substance Name:
Hydrocortisone
Usage Information:
Hydrocortisone is a natural substance (corticosteroid hormone) made by the adrenal gland. It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, cancer, and severe allergies. It decreases your immune system's response to various diseases to reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic-type reactions. Hydrocortisone is also used to treat low hydrocortisone levels caused by diseases of the adrenal gland (such as Addison's disease, adrenocortical insufficiency). Corticosteroids are needed in many ways for the body to function well. They are important for salt and water balance and keeping blood pressure normal.
11-Digit NDC Billing Format:
00009003101
Billing Unit:
EA - Billing unit of "each" is used when the product is dispensed in discreet units.
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
100 EA
NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk:
  • RxCUI: 197782 - hydrocortisone 10 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197783 - hydrocortisone 20 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 197787 - hydrocortisone 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 208680 - Cortef 5 MG Oral Tablet
  • RxCUI: 208680 - hydrocortisone 5 MG Oral Tablet [Cortef]
    • Product Type:
    Human Prescription Drug
    Labeler Name:
    Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc
    Dosage Form:
    Tablet - A solid dosage form containing medicinal substances with or without suitable diluents.
    Administration Route(s):
  • Oral - Administration to or by way of the mouth.
    • Active Ingredient(s):
  • HYDROCORTISONE 10 mg/1
    • Pharmacologic Class(es):
  • Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists - [MoA] (Mechanism of Action)
  • Corticosteroid - [EPC] (Established Pharmacologic Class)
    • Sample Package:
    No
    FDA Application Number:
    NDA008697
    Marketing Category:
    NDA - A product marketed under an approved New Drug Application.
    Start Marketing Date:
    12-15-1952
    Listing Expiration Date:
    12-31-2025
    Exclude Flag:
    N
    Code Structure:

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is NDC 0009-0031-01?

    The NDC Packaged Code 0009-0031-01 is assigned to a package of 100 tablet in 1 bottle of Cortef, a human prescription drug labeled by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc. The product's dosage form is tablet and is administered via oral form.

    Is NDC 0009-0031 included in the NDC Directory?

    Yes, Cortef with product code 0009-0031 is active and included in the NDC Directory. The product was first marketed by Pharmacia & Upjohn Company Llc on December 15, 1952 and its listing in the NDC Directory is set to expire on December 31, 2025 if the product is not updated or renewed by the manufacturer.

    What is the NDC billing unit for package 0009-0031-01?

    The contents of this package are billed per "each", products billed on a per each basis are usually products dispensed in discreet units. The calculated billable units for this package is 100.

    What is the 11-digit format for NDC 0009-0031-01?

    The 11-digit format is 00009003101. The 11-digit billing format might be required by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers in billing claim forms.

    This package code is originally configured in a 4-4-2 segment 10-digit format and by adding a zero within the original NDC package code we can obtain the converted 11-digit format in a 5-4-2 segment configuration. The table below shows the 11-digit code conversion:

    10-Digit Format10-Digit Original Code11-Digit Format11-Digit Code
    4-4-20009-0031-015-4-200009-0031-01